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YaLaLey

YaLaLey is a celebration, the words imply “woohoo!”

This SAATTBB arrangement may be performed by 3 men and 3 women’s voices in a variety of settings – from a cappella voices only (with small adaptation for the musical breaks- instrumental parts may be represented by vocal treatment) to vocals with drums, vocals with piano, and on up to full orchestration.

Perfect as a concert opener or finale, the energy generated from this piece makes it a versatile inclusion in standard repertoire for choirs who want to be challenged musically but have a lot of fun in the process. It can be a quick learn to master the basics, but developing the finer points, swoops, stomps, and vocal noises will give the most insatiable musical appetite something on which to delight their (and their audiences’) aural appetite.

Performance Notes

Singers, make sure to separate the vowels ‚Äúo ay ki la m tu ku im ba ku im ba‚Äù and refrain from singing ‚Äúoyay‚Äù. Use a percussive, staccato style of singing unless otherwise noted.
For the ‚Äúswoops‚Äù singers should start before the beat to give time for the movement of the scoop. Sing like you are picking up a handful of dirt with each motif.

In case of performing the piece with voices only, instrumental leads may be sung by a solo voice. Percussion may be assigned to a small group of singers or one ‚Äúbeatbox‚Äù vocalist.

For custom arrangements of this piece, part-predominant rehearsal tracks and other materials visit: www.rockarbormusic.com